Mazu Fortune Poem No. 60: Your fine sword has sent the goblins scattering.

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 60 is paired with the Qian · Modesty hexagram. In plain words: You've already made it through plenty of hard times. Now pull your edge back a little and keep a low profile, since what's too hard breaks easily.

Qian · Modesty

Your fine sword has sent the goblins scattering.Fifteen years of deeds worth being proud of.From here, keep your edge hidden and stay low.What's too hard and sharp breaks easily; that's simply true.

Original Chinese

常憑寶劍斬妖邪十五年來事足誇此去更宜韜晦好磽磽易缺理無差

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Questions people ask

Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 60 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: You've already made it through plenty of hard times. Now pull your edge back a little and keep a low profile, since what's too hard breaks easily. The choice is yours.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 60 say in English?

Your fine sword has sent the goblins scattering. / Fifteen years of deeds worth being proud of. / From here, keep your edge hidden and stay low. / What's too hard and sharp breaks easily; that's simply true.

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